Books by James Patterson

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James Patterson is one of the world's most widely read storytellers, celebrated for his pacey plots and instantly recognisable characters. From his Alex Cross thrillers to his Women's Murder Club series, Patterson's novels combine sharp suspense with an accessible, cinematic style that keeps readers turning the pages late into the night.

Beyond crime fiction, Patterson has written across genres, including heart‑warming family dramas and gripping stand‑alone mysteries. His collaborative approach and instinct for a compelling hook have made him a fixture on bestseller lists and a favourite among readers seeking fast‑moving, page‑turning entertainment.

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  • Grand Central Publishing NYPD Red 6: With the Bonus Thriller Scott Free

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  • The Palm Beach Murders

    Grand Central Publishing The Palm Beach Murders

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  • Bookshots Manhunt

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  • Penguin Readers Level 2 Private ELT Graded Reader

    Penguin Random House Children's UK Penguin Readers Level 2 Private ELT Graded Reader

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    Book SynopsisPenguin Readers is an ELT graded reader series for learners of English as a foreign language. With carefully adapted text, new illustrations and language learning exercises, the print edition also includes instructions to access supporting material online.Titles include popular classics, exciting contemporary fiction, and thought-provoking non-fiction, introducing language learners to bestselling authors and compelling content.The eight levels of Penguin Readers follow the Common European Framework of Reference for language learning (CEFR). Exercises at the back of each Reader help language learners to practise grammar, vocabulary, and key exam skills. Before, during and after-reading questions test readers'' story comprehension and develop vocabulary.Visit the Penguin Readers websiteExclusively with the print edition, readers can unlock online resources including a digital book, audio edition, lesson plans and answer keys.Jack Morgan has a company called Private. Private helps people. Sometimes, Private helps the police, too. Now, Jack''s friend is dead. Private must find the killer.

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  • Time Warner Trade Publishing Alert 8 Michael Bennett

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  • Treasure Hunters Complete Paperback Gift Set

    Jimmy Patterson Treasure Hunters Complete Paperback Gift Set

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    £64.80

  • Missing Persons: The Most Exciting International

    Grand Central Publishing Missing Persons: The Most Exciting International

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  • 12 Months to Live: A knock-out new series from

    Cornerstone 12 Months to Live: A knock-out new series from

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    Book Synopsis'The phenomenal Patterson, one of the great storytellers of our time, does not often produce a new character, but he does here to stunning effect' Daily Mail'A gutsy heroine. A ticking clock. A breathless pace. Wow! This one had me reeling' JANE CORRY'Compelling' Crime Monthly_____________________Her name is Jane Smith. But to friends and foes, she's Jane Effing Smith.Why? Because she's the best criminal defence attorney in the Hamptons - the elite world of New York's rich and infamous. Because she's as good an investigator as she is a lawyer. Because she's tough. She's strong.As Jane is preparing to defend a high-profile client accused of a triple homicide, she's also hired to revive a cold case - a cluster of unsolved murders.Then another bombshell lands. A devastating medical diagnosis. Terminal. She's got a year to live.But for now, she has a trial to win. Unless one of her many enemies kills her first.____________________________Readers are loving 12 Months to Live! 'You are going to love Jane Smith! She is a fantastic new character from one of my favourite authors''Wow what a book! I could not put it down''I loved it from start to finish''A fast, easy to read, enjoyable and entertaining read''Punchy, fast-paced and totally absorbing'________________________________PRAISE FOR JAMES PATTERSON'The master storyteller of our times' HILLARY RODHAM CLINTON'It's no mystery why James Patterson is the world's most popular thriller writer ... Simply put: nobody does it better.' JEFFERY DEAVER'No one gets this big without amazing natural storytelling talent - which is what Jim has, in spades.' LEE CHILD'Patterson boils a scene down to the single, telling detail, the element that defines a character or moves a plot along. It's what fires off the movie projector in the reader's mind.' MICHAEL CONNELLY'James Patterson is The Boss. End of.' IAN RANKIN'One of the greatest storytellers of all time' PATRICIA CORNWELL'Patterson knows where our deepest fears are buried ... there's no stopping his imagination' NEW YORK TIMES BOOK REVIEW'Patterson is in a class by himself' GUARDIANTrade ReviewThe phenomenal Patterson, one of the great storytellers of our time, does not often produce a new character, but he does here to stunning effect * Daily Mail *A gutsy heroine. A ticking clock. A breathless pace. Wow! This one had me reeling -- Jane CorryCompelling * Crime Monthly *It's classic punchy Patterson * Peterborough Telegraph *

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    £18.00

  • The Perfect Assassin: A Doc Savage Thriller

    Grand Central Publishing The Perfect Assassin: A Doc Savage Thriller

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  • Murder Island

    Grand Central Publishing Murder Island

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  • The Writer

    Little Brown and Company The Writer

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  • Private Dublin

    Random House Private Dublin

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    Book SynopsisIn L.A., a star-studded movie premiere descends into chaos when a shooter opens fire on the crowd.The culprit escapes and boards a plane to Dublin, Ireland.Jack Morgan, the head of the world's largest private detective agency, is at the premiere and his partner Justine is badly wounded in the shooting.Following the gunman to Dublin, Jack soon realises that this is much bigger than a single shooter. What Jack thought was a random act of violence was actually a targeted attempt on his life.To ensure the safety of those he loves most, Jack must find the person who is so intent on his downfall -- and eliminate them once and for all._______________________________PRAISE FOR THE PRIVATE THRILLERS'Great action sequences ... breathtaking twists and turns' ANTHONY HOROWITZ'An unmissable, breakneck ride' JAMES SWALLOW'Exhilarating, high-stakes action' LESLEY KARA'An exhilarating and totally satisfying read' NB MAGAZINE'A breakneck fast, brutally good page-turner' DAILY MAIL'Hits the ground running and the pace never misses a beat' DAILY EXPRESS'Yet another fine outing from the master of thrillers' CITY A.M.

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    £14.39

  • Jacky HaHa A Graphic Novel 1

    Jimmy Patterson Jacky HaHa A Graphic Novel 1

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    £12.34

  • Texas Outlaw

    Random House Texas Outlaw

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    Book SynopsisTHE THRILLING SEQUEL TO TEXAS RANGERRory Yates of the Texas Rangers doesn't seek out hero status, but it's unavoidable once his girlfriend, country singer Willow Dawes, writes a song about his bravery. Rory escapes his new-found fame when he's sent to the remote West Texas town of Rio Lobo to investigate the death of a local councilwoman. Local detective Ariana Delgado is convinced that this seemingly accidental death is actually a murder. Rory begins to uncover a tangle of small-town secrets and lies. To get to the truth, he's forced to step outside the law he has dedicated his life to upholding. Now, while Rory is tracking a killer, the Texas Rangers are tracking him...

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  • Lies He Told Me

    Random House Lies He Told Me

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    Book SynopsisWith mounting threats to her family, a woman must uncover the truth about her husband's mysterious past before it's too late.'Wow! Lies He Told Me is a roller coaster from start to finish! I was hooked from the first page, and the final twist blew me away! This is a thriller you won't want to miss!' FREIDA McFADDEN, #1 bestselling author of The Housemaid__________________An attorney and mother of two discovers her husband has a secret life - and it might cost them all their lives.Everyone in the small town of Hemingway Grove knows David and Marcie Bowers.David owns the local pub. Marcie is a former big-city lawyer who practices family law.When David jumps into Cotton River to save a drowning stranger, he's celebrated as a hero and his daring actions are broadcast on every news outlet.For most people, newfound fame is a lifeline.For David Bowers, it's a death sentence.For

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  • Penguin Readers Level 3 Zoo ELT Graded Reader

    Penguin Random House Children's UK Penguin Readers Level 3 Zoo ELT Graded Reader

    20 in stock

    Book SynopsisPenguin Readers is an ELT graded reader series for learners of English as a foreign language. With carefully adapted text, new illustrations and language learning exercises, the print edition also includes instructions to access supporting material online.Titles include popular classics, exciting contemporary fiction, and thought-provoking non-fiction, introducing language learners to bestselling authors and compelling content.The eight levels of Penguin Readers follow the Common European Framework of Reference for language learning (CEFR). Exercises at the back of each Reader help language learners to practise grammar, vocabulary, and key exam skills. Before, during and after-reading questions test readers'' story comprehension and develop vocabulary.Visit the Penguin Readers websiteExclusively with the print edition, readers can unlock online resources including a digital book, audio edition, lesson plans and answer keys. Scientist Jackson Oz has discovered that all around the world, animals have started attacking humans. Jackson and fellow scientist Chloe set out to warn scientists and politicians about the attacks, before it is too late.

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    £7.59

  • Ali Cross

    Cornerstone Ali Cross

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    Book SynopsisAlex Cross's son Ali is eager to follow in his father's footsteps as a detective, but when his best friend goes missing, what price will he have to pay to solve the mystery?Alex CrossThe brilliant DC detective who never gives up on a case.Ali CrossThe tenacious kid who's determined to follow in his father's footsteps.The case that finally gives him a chanceAli knows Gabe Qualls better than anyone, so when his friend goes missing, Ali jumps right into action. Alex Cross has taught his son the values he needs to solve the mystery: intelligence, persistence, and logic. One thing Ali hasn't learned? Patience.Because Ali realises that with every day that passes without the police finding Gabe, the less likely it is that he'll ever be found. And being Alex Cross's son, he refuses to accept those odds.Trade ReviewThe prolific king of the beach read is back with an intergenrational mystery for the 9-to-12-year-old set -- KirkusThis is a fresh look at the world of James Patterson's most famous protagonist -- School Library JournalYoung readers . . . will find much to like -- Booklist

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  • Middle School: Escape to Australia: (Middle

    Cornerstone Middle School: Escape to Australia: (Middle

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    Book SynopsisRafe Khatchadorian is getting the Hollywood treatment in a film version of Middle School: The Worst Years of My Life starring Griffin Gluck, Lauren Graham, Rob Riggle and Thomas Barbusca.Rafe isn't exactly considered a winner in Hills Village Middle School to say the least, but everything's about to change: he's won a school-wide art competition, and the fabulous prize is getting to jet-set off to Australia for a whirlwind adventure!But Rafe soon finds that living in the Land Down Under is harder than he could've ever imagined; his host-siblings are anything but welcoming, the burning temperatures are torturous, and poisonous critters are ready to sting or eat him at every step. So with the help of some new misfit friends, Rafe sets out to show everyone what he does best: create utter mayhem!Previously published as Middle School: Rafe's Aussie Adventure

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  • Dog Diaries Doggy Doubleheader

    Jimmy Patterson Dog Diaries Doggy Doubleheader

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  • Max Einstein Rebels with a Cause Max Einstein

    Cornerstone Max Einstein Rebels with a Cause Max Einstein

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    Book SynopsisJames Patterson has teamed up with the world's most famous genius to entertain and inspire a generation of children - with the first and only children's adventure series officially approved by the Albert Einstein archives. Max Einstein's typical day is not your average 12-year-old's.

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  • Random House Ali Cross Like Father Like Son

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    Book SynopsisAli Cross is back in the New York Times No. 1 bestselling sequel to James Patterson''s bestselling mystery for young readers featuring the son of Detective Alex Cross, the lead character in James Patterson''s biggest-selling series_____________________ALEX CROSS is a genius detective.ALI CROSS is following in his father''s footsteps.When Ali sees a friend get hurt, he''s the best person to find out who did it. Even if he''s only a kid.After all, he''s Alex Cross''s son. Solving crimes runs in the family._____________________''This one will fly off the shelves.'' Booklist''A fitting, socially conscious sequel.'' Kirkus Reviews

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  • Fear No Evil

    Random House Fear No Evil

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    Book SynopsisJAMES PATTERSON is one of the best-known and biggest-selling writers of all time. His books have sold in excess of 400 million copies worldwide. He is the author of some of the most popular series of the past two decades - the Alex Cross, Women's Murder Club, Detective Michael Bennett and Private novels - and he has written many other number one bestsellers including stand-alone thrillers and non-fiction.James is passionate about encouraging children to read. Inspired by his own son who was a reluctant reader, he also writes a range of books for young readers including the Middle School, Dog Diaries, Treasure Hunters and Max Einstein series. James has donated millions in grants to independent bookshops and has been the most borrowed author in UK libraries for the past thirteen years in a row. He lives in Florida with his family.

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    £18.00

  • Triple Cross

    Random House Triple Cross

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    Book SynopsisSOON TO BE AN ORIGINAL AMAZON PRIME SERIES___________________________________''Alex Cross is a legend'' Harlan Coben''A character for the ages'' Douglas Preston and Lincoln Child''Alex Cross. . . only gets better and better'' Lisa Scottoline''No one gets this big without amazing natural storytelling talent - which is what Jim has, in spades. The Alex Cross series proves it'' Lee Child________________________The next thrilling instalment of the Alex Cross series.They strike under cover of darkness, trigger no alarms, and leave no evidence behind.Detective Alex Cross is hunting a killer who targets families around Washington, DC. But Cross isn''t the only one investigating.A charismatic true-crime author has spotted patterns in the actions of ''The Family Man'' that others have missed.It''s up to Cross to determine whether the writer''s theories are fact or f

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  • The Noise

    Random House The Noise

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    Book SynopsisJAMES PATTERSON is one of the best-known and biggest-selling writers of all time. His books have sold in excess of 400 million copies worldwide. He is the author of some of the most popular series of the past two decades - the Alex Cross, Women's Murder Club, Detective Michael Bennett and Private novels - and he has written many other number one bestsellers including stand-alone thrillers and non-fiction.James is passionate about encouraging children to read. Inspired by his own son who was a reluctant reader, he also writes a range of books for young readers including the Middle School, Dog Diaries, Treasure Hunters and Max Einstein series. James has donated millions in grants to independent bookshops and has been the most borrowed author in UK libraries for the past thirteen years in a row. He lives in Florida with his family.

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  • Diana William and Harry

    Random House Diana William and Harry

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    Book Synopsis''[A] pacy, frictionless read'' Sunday Telegraph''Cinematic. . . an entertaining and persuasive study of the royal family'' Publisher''s Weekly''Patterson treats the princess as a person and tells the story from a mother''s perspective'' Kirkus______________________________Twenty-five years after her tragic death, James Patterson tells the heartbreaking true story of Princess Diana''s life as a mother and a global icon.At the age of thirteen, she became Lady Diana Spencer.At twenty, Princess of Wales.At twenty-one, she earned her most important title: Mother.As she fell in love, first with Prince Charles and then with her sons, William and Harry, the world fell in love with the young royal family - Diana most of all.With one son destined to be King and one needing to find his own way, she taught them lessons about royal tradition and also real life

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  • The Horsewoman

    Random House The Horsewoman

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    Book Synopsis''A great read for horse lovers and fans of show jumping'' Jilly Cooper''This is a hugely entertaining, riveting, page-turner of a book'' Louise Penny''An eye-opening ride through the high-stakes world of equestrian show-jumping . . . Three fearless women connected by blood, competition, and a passion for fast horses.'' Carl Hiaasen_____________________________Maggie Atwood and Becky McCabe - mother and daughter, both champion riders - vowed to never, ever, compete against one another.But a dramatic turn of events ahead of the Paris Olympics changes everything.Mother and daughter share a dream: to be the best in the world. Only one rider can fulfil that dream and make history._____________________________Praise for James Patterson''The master storyteller of our times'' Hillary Rodham Clinton''James Patterson is the gold standard by which all others are judged.'' Steve Berry

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  • Cornerstone Jailhouse Lawyer

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    Book Synopsis''I couldn''t put down Jailhouse Lawyer, a page-turning legal thriller'' Tony Messenger''A writer with an unusual skill at thriller plotting'' Mark Lawson, Guardian''Nobody does it better'' Jeffery Deaver_____________________________Two brand-new legal thrillers in one book - from the authors of Juror No. 3A young lawyer takes on the judge who is destroying her hometown - and ends up behind bars...In picture-perfect Erva, Alabama, the most serious crimes are misdemeanors. Speeding tickets. Shoplifting. Contempt of court.Then why is the jail so crowded? And why are so few prisoners released? There''s only one place to learn the truth.Sometimes the best education a lawyer can get is a short stretch of hard time._____________________________Praise for James Patterson''The master storyteller of our times'' Hillary Rodha

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  • Lion & Lamb: A gruesome murder. Two sides. One

    Cornerstone Lion & Lamb: A gruesome murder. Two sides. One

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    Book SynopsisThere are two sides to every story.Husband and wife Archie and Francine Hughes are heroes in their hometown of Philadelphia. Archie is a football star, while Francine is a Grammy-winning singer.So everyone is in a state of shock when news breaks about the seemingly perfect couple.One spouse is murdered. The other is Suspect Number One.Even before the case hits the courtroom, it's the hottest ticket in town. For the defence: Cooper Lamb, private investigator to the stars. For the prosecution: Veena Lion, an attorney so bright she's got to wear shades.Between them, they know every secret in the Hughes household. Together, they prove how two wrongs can make a right.___________________________________________PRAISE FOR JAMES PATTERSON'It's no mystery why James Patterson is the world's most popular thriller writer ... Simply put: nobody does it better.' JEFFERY DEAVER 'No one gets this big without amazing natural storytelling talent - which is what Jim has, in spades.' LEE CHILD 'Patterson boils a scene down to the single, telling detail, the element that defines a character or moves a plot along. It's what fires off the movie projector in the reader's mind.' MICHAEL CONNELLY 'James Patterson is The Boss. End of.' IAN RANKIN 'The master storyteller of our times' HILLARY RODHAM CLINTON'One of the greatest storytellers of all time' PATRICIA CORNWELL'Patterson knows where our deepest fears are buried . . . there's no stopping his imagination' NEW YORK TIMES BOOK REVIEW'Patterson is in a class by himself' GUARDIAN

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  • The Inn Their perfect escape could become their

    Random House The Inn Their perfect escape could become their

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    Book SynopsisJames Patterson (Author) JAMES PATTERSON is one of the best-known and biggest-selling writers of all time. His books have sold in excess of 385 million copies worldwide. He is the author of some of the most popular series of the past two decades - the Alex Cross, Women's Murder Club, Detective Michael Bennett and Private novels - and he has written many other number one bestsellers including romance novels and stand-alone thrillers.James is passionate about encouraging children to read. Inspired by his own son who was a reluctant reader, he also writes a range of books for young readers including the Middle School, Dog Diaries, Treasure Hunters and Max Einstein series. James has donated millions in grants to independent bookshops and has been the most borrowed author in UK libraries for the past thirteen years in a row. He lives in Florida with his family.Candice Fox (Author) Candice Fox is the middle child of a large, eccentric family from Sy

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  • Maximum Ride The Angel Experiment Maximum Ride

    Little, Brown & Company Maximum Ride The Angel Experiment Maximum Ride

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  • Little, Brown & Company I Funny

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  • Bookshots Cross Kill

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  • Bookshots The Trial Womens Murder Club Bookshots

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  • Chase A Bookshot

    Bookshots Chase A Bookshot

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  • Ali Cross The Graphic Novel

    Little, Brown Books for Young Readers Ali Cross The Graphic Novel

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    £12.28

  • Bookshots Black Blue Bookshots

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  • The 24th Hour

    Little Brown and Company The 24th Hour

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    £24.00

  • LIES HE TOLD ME

    Little Brown and Company LIES HE TOLD ME

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    £21.10

  • Ali Cross The Secret Detective

    Jimmy Patterson Ali Cross The Secret Detective

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  • Middle School Million Dollar Mess

    Jimmy Patterson Middle School Million Dollar Mess

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    £13.49

  • Mks Detective Club The Poison Puzzle

    Little, Brown Books for Young Readers Mks Detective Club The Poison Puzzle

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  • Little, Brown Books for Young Readers Mks Detective Club The Double Trouble Puzzle

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    £8.99

  • TIGER TIGER

    Little Brown and Company TIGER TIGER

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    £22.86

  • Bookshots Private Gold

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    £7.59

  • TIME TRAVEL TWINS

    Little, Brown Books for Young Readers TIME TRAVEL TWINS

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  • The Time Travel Twins

    Little, Brown Books for Young Readers The Time Travel Twins

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    £9.50

  • Bookshots Detective Cross

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  • Little Brown and Company Becoming Muhammad Ali

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